Chapter 1 Bud, Not Buddy

How does Bud describe the rules he has learned for life?

• As boring and unnecessary

• As a way to have fun and improve his lying skills

• As cruel and unjust

• As strict and unforgiving

What nickname does Bud's mother call him?

• Buddy-Boy

• Sweetie Pie

• Little Bud

• Junior

Where does Bud sleep at night in the Amos house?

• In a comfy bed

• In a small closet

• On the living room couch

• In a basement room

Why does Bud keep a picture of his mother in a cardboard frame?

• It's the only picture he has of her.

• He wants to remember her always.

• It's a lucky charm.

• He's required to by the Amos family.

What are the consequences for breaking a rule in the Amos household?

• Time-out

• Losing dessert

• A beating

• Extra chores

Who is Todd Amos, and why does Bud get into trouble with him?

• Todd is Bud's best friend, and they got into trouble together.

• Todd is Bud's foster brother, and Bud made him angry.

• Todd is Bud's teacher, and Bud misbehaved in class.

• Todd is a neighbor, and Bud accidentally broke his window.

What precious items did Bud's mother leave him when she passed away?

• A collection of coins and a suitcase

• A guitar and a map

• Flyers from Herman E. Calloway's band and a suitcase

• A picture of his father and a compass

How does Bud plan to find his father, Herman E. Calloway?

• He plans to ask the police for help.

• He will search for advertisements in newspapers.

• He believes his father will come looking for him.

• He has no plan; he's just going to start walking.

What does Bud imagine his father, Herman E. Calloway, to be like?

• A wealthy and powerful man

• A famous musician

• A kind and loving father

• A stern and strict figure

Why does Bud think his father will be living in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

• Because that's where his mother lived.

• Because he has heard stories about his father's band playing there.

• Because it's the capital of Michigan.

• Because his mother's letter told him so.